Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near dust collection system which were not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of a deflagration or other uncontrolled fire event: a. Winder area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors 1, 2, and 3, were not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. b. Recut area - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collectors for each of the 4 PACO single mandrel recutters were not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. c. Building 1 next to wrapper 3 - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. d. Building 1 behind the bailer - On or about February 22, 2022, the dust collector was not grounded to prevent static electric energy accumulation in accordance with NFPA 652, NFPA 654, and NFPA 77, exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.